Guilty
Yann Tiersen (OST Amelie) Lyrics

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Though you've decided that our love is wrong
And think that we should part
It seems as though I have loved you so long
You'll always be in my heart

Is it a sin
Is it a crime
Loving you dear like I do

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you

Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Dreaming the lonely night through
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of dreaming of you

What can I do
What can I say
After I've taken the blame?
You say we're through
You'll go your way
But I'll always feel just the same

Maybe I'm right
Maybe I'm wrong
Loving you dear like I do

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you

Overall Meaning

In Yann Tiersen's song "Guilty," the singer is expressing love for someone even though it is considered "wrong" and might lead to the end of their relationship. The singer acknowledges the potential social consequences of their feelings, but can't help but love this person who will always be in their heart. The repeated questions of "is it a sin, is it a crime" suggest that the singer is grappling with the moral implications of their love, but ultimately they accept their guilt for loving this person.

The second verse continues the theme of guilt, with the singer suggesting they might be wrong for dreaming of this person, even in the isolation of a "lonely night." The ambiguity of the situation is reinforced with lines like "What can I say/After I've taken the blame?" indicating that the singer has already been judged by someone else for their feelings, but still can't change them. The final verse includes a repetition of the initial questions, but changes "maybe I'm wrong" to "maybe I'm right," indicating a possible certainty in the singer's love despite the guilt associated with it.

Overall, the song "Guilty" showcases a complex emotional landscape where love and guilt are intertwined. It acknowledges the challenges of loving someone in a society where certain types of love are condemned, while also celebrating the deep connection that can exist between two people regardless of societal norms.

Line by Line Meaning

Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Although you have decided that our love is morally incorrect or not socially acceptable

And think that we should part
And believe that ending our relationship is the best course of action

It seems as though I have loved you so long
It appears that I have been in love with you for an extended period of time

You'll always be in my heart
You will always hold a special place in my emotions and thoughts

Is it a sin
Is it an immoral act according to religious or moral principles

Is it a crime
Is it an illegal act that goes against the law

Loving you dear like I do
Feeling a deep affection towards you, my beloved

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving you is considered illegal, then I unequivocally admit to being guilty

Guilty of loving you
Admitting to the crime of loving you deeply and passionately

Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
It is possible that fantasizing about you is incorrect or unwise

Dreaming the lonely night through
Spending the entirety of the night alone while envisioning you

Guilty of dreaming of you
Confessing to the ‘crime’ of imagining you and feeling emotions related to those thoughts

What can I do
What actions can I perform to make things better

What can I say
Are there any words I can say to improve this situation

After I've taken the blame?
Even if I accept responsibility for our situation

You say we're through
You claim that our relationship has reached its conclusion

You'll go your way
You intend to take a different direction from me

But I'll always feel just the same
Regardless of our separation, my feelings for you will never change

Maybe I'm right
I cannot say for certain whether my actions are appropriate

Maybe I'm wrong
My perspective and emotions may not align with proper judgement

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Accepting responsibility for possibly violating laws or universally agreed upon ethical codes

Guilty of loving you
Submitting to the fact that loving you is worthy of being labelled a crime, but I am willing to accept fault for loving you so deeply.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, HARRY AKST, RICHARD A. WHITING

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